Articoli accademici

06 dicembre 2023

Vaginal yeast infections resulting from Candida albicans pathogenic overgrowth can be difficult to treat, especially when recurrent. Roselletti et al. show that PRA1 is up-regulated in response to local zinc limitation during vaginal yeast infection in mice. PRA1 expression was associated with vaginal tissue pathology and local immune response, both of which were blocked in the models by PRA1 down-regulation or topical zinc. In a pilot study, a commercially available zinc gel alleviated symptoms and prevented reinfection in women with recurrent vaginal yeast infection. These findings suggest a potentially simple solution for the many women who suffer from recurrent vaginal candidiasis. —Catherine Charneski

Bacterial vaginosis displays complex microbiology. The heterogeneity and diversity within the genus Gardnerella may impact the progression of BV. Bacterial biofilms may contribute to the etiology and persistence of BV, and various bacteria may affect its clinical presentation and pathogenicity. Lack of lactobacilli is not always accompanied by an overgrowth of anaerobes.

Recurrent vulvovaginal candidosis (RVVC) is a chronic, difficult to treat vaginal infection, caused by Candida species, which affects women of all ages and ethnic and social background.

19 ottobre 2023

L'equilibrio delicato dell'ecosistema vaginale è essenziale per la salute delle donne, ma spesso soggetto a perturbazioni a causa di patologie infettive. In questo articolo esploreremo le diverse condizioni e infezioni che possono influenzare la salute vaginale, offrendo un'analisi approfondita delle sfide e delle soluzioni legate a queste patologie.

Un approfondimento sulla complessità delle affezioni vulvovaginali infettive, esaminandone le varie manifestazioni e implicazioni sulla salute femminile.